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'File 45/23 I (D 140) Kuwait Reforms' [33r] (83/455)
The record is made up of 1 volume (222 folios). It was created in 4 Apr 1938-19 Sep 1938. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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the
land was his. But, lately it was found- that the land
"belongs to Shaikh Kasim Al-rbrahim, andt important iraq_i
merchant residing in India for a long time, who has
forwarded an appeal to the G-ovt of India for possession of
these lands which "belong to him, and he has also sent an
appeal to the proper authorities in Iraq., asking for G -OTt•
mediation in the matter. He is intent on filing a suit
against the Amir for giving the concession to the Company
over lands which do not "belong to him, and he will demand
a vast compensation. Ee supports his case "by official
documents which prove his allegations. When the Amir of
Kuwait realised that he would lose this great contract, he
asked the Company to approach Shaikh Kasim and offer him
compensation, equal to the value of the lands, on condition
that he gives up his rights to him. But we understand that
Shaikh Kasim is determined to proceed with his case till
the end, "because his right is clear, and that he wishes to
put the land under the control of the Iraq G-ovt., and that
he has engaged famous British and Iraqi lawyers for the
purpose. 7e have also heard from many legal authorities
that the rignts of the claimant are clear and that it is
certain that he will get his rights in full. 7fe also
understand that the Iraqi Consulate G-eneral at Bombay has
asked the G-ovt at Baghdad to take up the matter in earnest
so that the Iraqi's clear rights may not "be lost,
TEE" Aim 0? yWAIT AITD IRA.Q.I
The paper goes on to say that the Amir has
forbidden the engagement of any Iraqi workmen in the Kuwait
Oil Co. and that the Company cannot do without them, and
as he was obstinate they had to put the matter "before the
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
whose orders the Amir does not hesitate to
ohey as he is indebted to the British for his existance and
position, and he always keeps an autographed picture of
His Late Majesty King G-eorge T under Kis Majesty's own
signature. The paper expects that anyhow the Amir will
come down to real facts and advises him not to go too far
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The volume contains correspondence relating to the formation of a Legislative Council in Kuwait following unrest among its people and criticism of its government in the Iraqi press. Included are newspaper articles, a list of the names of those elected to the Legislative Council of Kuwait (folio 75) and a list of demands made by the Council (folio 76). The main correspondents include: Gerald De Gaury, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Kuwait; Trenchard Fowle, Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. at Bushire; Lawrence Dundas, Secretary of State for India; the Foreign Office in London; Maurice Peterson, British Ambassador in Iraq; Air Officer Commanding for British Forces in Iraq; Sheikh Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah [Āl Ṣabāḥ, Shaikh Aḥmad al-Jābir], ruler of Kuwait; and other Government of India officials.
The correspondence includes:
- Abdication discussions about Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait;
- Overview of the administration and control of justice, education, medical services, municipalities and desert land (folios 83-99);
- Appointment of a British customs officer in Kuwait;
- Opposition of the Persian population of Kuwait to the Legislative Council.
There are internal office notes at the back of the volume (folios 207-214), written by officials of the British Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. at Bushire.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (222 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume is arranged chronologically. At the beginning (folio 1C) is a subject index, arranged alphabetically. The numbers refer to folio numbers.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: The foliation sequence commences at the first folio and terminates at the last folio. The folio numbers are written in pencil in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. Circled index numbers in red crayon can also be found throughout the volume. There are the following irregularities: 1, 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D; 30 and 30A. Folio 200 is omitted.
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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/1/468
- Title
- 'File 45/23 I (D 140) Kuwait Reforms'
- Pages
- 32r:34v, 66r:68v
- Author
- al-Karkh
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- Public Domain